Accessible Resorts and Hotels in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is built for relaxing, which is why it makes it such a good fit if you're looking for an accessible getaway. The area has a solid range of verified accessible accommodations, from sprawling luxury resorts in Indian Wells to boutique hot spring retreats in Desert Hot Springs. This guide covers 10 of the best, each with verified accessibility information through Wheel the World, so you can find the right stay for your needs.
Every hotel in this guide is verified, meaning over 200 accessibility measurements were taken at each hotel... so you can use the information to find and book the one that fits your needs.
Accessible Resorts in Palm Springs
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
Accessible room and roll-in shower at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
The Renaissance Esmeralda sits at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in Indian Wells, with panoramic desert views, a world-class spa, and an accessible outdoor pool with a lift. The property is step-free throughout with smooth flooring across all public areas, and staff can assist wheelchair users and guide guests around the property. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a short drive away and worth adding to your itinerary.
Worth knowing: the bed height is 27 inches, which is slightly high for the ADA recommended range for wheelchair transfers.
Accessibility information
Shower: Roll-in shower with a flat entrance and 44-inch opening. Fixed shower seat, grab bars, and handheld showerhead 44 inches high.
Bedroom: Bed height 27 inches (slightly high). No clearance under the bed. 60+ inches of turning space. 36-inch entry door with lever handle, step-free throughout.
Bathroom: 32-inch sliding door, 60+ inches of turning space. Toilet at 17.5 inches with fixed grab bars. Free space under the sink, 24 inches deep.
Elevator: 42-inch door width, 62 inches deep, 65 inches wide. Braille and raised buttons, buttons at reachable height.
Balcony: Step-free, though turning space is limited at 35 inches.
Staff & Services: Staff can assist wheelchair users, guide guests with reduced mobility, and help with transfers.
Parking: Designated accessible parking spaces near the entrance.
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La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
Accessible room and outdoor patio at La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs
One of the most iconic resorts in the Palm Springs area, La Quinta Resort has been a desert hideaway since 1926. Spread across 45 acres at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, it has 41 pools, five championship golf courses, a 23,000-square-foot spa, and seven restaurants. The casita-style rooms give you privacy and space, with private patios and hot tubs. It's a resort where you could genuinely spend a week without leaving the property.
The accessible room comes with a low-entry bathtub rather than a roll-in shower, which is worth knowing before you book.
Accessibility information
Bathtub: Low-entry accessible bathtub at 19 inches with grab bars, fixed shower seat on the opposite side of the showerhead, handheld showerhead at 45 inches high.
Bedroom: Bed height 24 inches with 8 inches of clearance underneath. 60+ inches of turning space, 36-inch entry door with lever handle, step-free throughout.
Bathroom: 35-inch sliding door, 60+ inches of turning space. Toilet at 17 inches with fixed grab bars. Free space under the sink, 30 inches high and 44 inches wide with a lever faucet.
Lobby & Common Areas: Step-free ground level entrance with tactile paving, smooth slip-resistant flooring, wide hallways throughout.
Staff & Services: Staff can assist wheelchair users, guide guests with reduced mobility, and help with transfers.
Parking: Designated accessible parking near the entrance.
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Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
Accessible room and swimming pool at ommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
Tommy Bahama Miramonte is a little different from the other resorts in this guide. At 11 acres, it's smaller and more intimate than its sprawling Indian Wells neighbors, with a laid-back tropical vibe that sets it apart. The grounds are full of olive trees and citrus groves, there's an award-winning spa, two pools, and a poolside bar. It also has the highest accessibility score of any resort in this guide.
Worth noting: the bed height is 29 inches. However, there is enough space under the bed for a Hoyer lift.
Accessibility information
Shower: Roll-in shower with a flat entrance and 59-inch opening. Fixed shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead at 57 inches high.
Bedroom: Bed height 29 inches with 8 inches of clearance underneath. 60+ inches of turning space, 35-inch entry door, step-free throughout.
Bathroom: Automatic door opening outward, 34-inch width, 60+ inches of turning space. Toilet at 18 inches with fixed grab bars. Free space under the sink, 30 inches high and 32 inches wide.
Lobby & Common Areas: Automatic doors at both entrance and lobby, step-free ground level, smooth slip-resistant flooring throughout.
Staff & Services: Staff can assist wheelchair users, guide guests with reduced mobility, help with transfers, and lift wheelchair users if needed.
Parking: Designated accessible parking near the entrance.
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Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Aerial view of Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas and roll-in shower in one of their accessible rooms
The Grand Hyatt Indian Wells is one of the largest resorts in the guide, recently rebranded after a $64 million renovation. Set in Indian Wells, it has 531 rooms and villas, nine pools, the largest waterpark in Greater Palm Springs with dueling water slides and a lazy river, a 30,000-square-foot spa, and multiple restaurants. It's a great option if you're traveling with family or want a resort where you genuinely never have to leave the property.
Worth knowing: the main entrance has steps with a ramp available. The ramp has no handrails, so worth flagging with the hotel before arrival if that's a concern.
Accessibility information
Shower: Roll-in shower with a flat entrance and 70-inch opening. Fixed shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead 73 inches high.
Bedroom: Bed height of 24 inches with 6.75 in inches of clearance underneath. 60+ inches of turning space, 36-inch entry door with lever handle, step-free throughout.
Bathroom: 34-inch door opening outward, 60+ inches of turning space. Toilet at 17.5 inches with fixed grab bars. Free space under the sink that is 30 inches wide, 29 inches high, and 9 inches deep, with a lever faucet.
Pool: Pool lift available at the Oasis Pool and HyTides Waterpark.
Elevator: 41-inch door width, 66 inches deep, 78 inches wide. Braille and raised buttons at reachable height.
Parking: Designated accessible parking near the entrance.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
Spacious roll-in shower and outdoor swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
High above the Coachella Valley sits The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, a stunning and accessible hotel with panoramic views of the valley. Onsite they have gourmet dining, a spa, and infinity pool with accessibility features such as a pool lift and sloped entry. With its spacious, accessible rooms, including a nice sized roll-in shower, and thoughtful amenities throughout the property, this hotel is an easy choice.
Worth knowing: bed height is 31 inches, above the ADA recommended range, and balcony turning space is limited at 43 inches. Worth flagging with the hotel before you arrive.
Accessibility information
Shower: Roll-in shower with a flat entrance and 55-inch opening. Fixed shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead at 49 inches high.
Bedroom: Bed height 31 inches, 60+ inches of turning space. 36-inch entry door with lever handle, key card and phone unlock, step-free throughout.
Bathroom: 39-inch sliding door, 60+ inches of turning space. Toilet at 18 inches with fixed grab bars. Free space under the sink, 30 inches high and 38 inches wide.
Balcony: Step-free with limited turning space of 43 inches.
Staff & Services: Staff can assist wheelchair users and guide guests with reduced mobility.
Parking: Designated accessible parking near the entrance.
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Accessible Hotels in Palm Springs
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa
Accessible bedroom and roll-in shower at Aqua Soleil Hotel
Aqua Soleil Hotel is a Desert Hot Springs institution, known for its three pools filled with natural mineral water drawn from the aquifer beneath the property. There's a full-service spa, weekend movie nights by the pool, a courtyard firepit, and overall relaxed vibe. It's about 10 miles from downtown Palm Springs, close enough to explore but far enough to feel like a proper escape.
Worth knowing: the room flooring is thick carpet, which can present a challenge for wheelchair users.
Accessibility information
Shower: Roll-in shower with a flat entrance and 60-inch opening. Portable and fixed shower seats available, with grab bars. Note: no handheld showerhead.
Bedroom: Bed height of 25 inches with 7 inches of clearance underneath, enough for a Hoyer lift. 60+ inches of turning space, 36-inch entry door with lever handle, step-free throughout. Note: thick carpet flooring throughout the room.
Bathroom: 32-inch sliding door, 60+ inches of turning space. Toilet at 17 inches with fixed grab bars. Free space under the sink, 55 inches wide and 20 inches deep.
Balcony: Step-free with 60+ inches of turning space.
Staff & Services: Staff can assist wheelchair users and guide guests with reduced mobility.
Parking: Designated accessible parking near the entrance.
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Azure Palm Hot Springs
Accessible room and pool with a lift at Azure Palm Hot Springs
Located on Miracle Hill above the Coachella Valley, Azure Palm Hot Springs is one of the more special properties in this guide, though it does lack a couple accessibility features like no toilet grab bars. The hot spring water here comes straight from two private wells, flowing into 10 mineral pools across the property including indoor and outdoor spas, a 100-foot pool, and a desert oasis with private soaking tubs. There's a full-service spa with over 35 treatments, a café serving breakfast through dinner, and a Himalayan salt room for overnight guests. It's an adult-only property about 15 minutes from Palm Springs.
Worth knowing: the accessible room includes both a roll-in shower and a spa bathtub, which is a nice option to have. The bed height is 26 inches, slightly above the ADA recommended range.
Accessibility information
Shower/Bathtub: Roll-in shower with flat entrance and 58-inch opening, grab bars, handheld showerhead at 52 inches, fixed shower seat. Spa bathtub also available in room.
Bedroom: Bed height of 26 inches with 6 inches of clearance underneath. 60+ inches of turning space, 36-inch entry door with lever handle, step-free throughout.
Bathroom: 32-inch automatic door, 60+ inches of turning space. Toilet at 18 inches with fixed grab bars. Free space under the sink, 41 inches wide and 21 inches deep.
Balcony: Step-free with 60+ inches of turning space.
Staff & Services: Staff can assist wheelchair users and guide guests with reduced mobility.
Parking: Designated accessible parking near the entrance.
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Thompson Palm Springs, by Hyatt
Accessible room and roll-in shower at Thompson Palm Springs, by Hyatt
Thompson Palm Springs opened in 2024 right on Palm Canyon Drive, making it the only hotel in this guide actually in the heart of downtown. It spans two and a half city blocks, with 168 bungalow-inspired rooms, two outdoor pools, a rooftop pool deck with mountain views, and three restaurants including Lola Rose Grand Mezze serving Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. Everything Palm Springs is known for, like the shops, restaurants, VillageFest, and art galleries, is walkable from the front door.
The accessible room comes with both a roll-in shower and an accessible bathtub option, which gives you flexibility depending on your needs. Bed height is 23 inches, right at the top of the ADA recommended range.
Accessibility information
Shower: Roll-in shower with a flat entrance and 52-inch opening. Fixed shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead at 43 inches high.
Bathtub: Low-entry accessible bathtub with grab bars, fixed shower seat, handheld showerhead at 41 inches.
Bedroom: Bed height of 23 inches. 60+ inches of turning space, 36-inch entry door with lever handle, key card and phone unlock, step-free throughout.
Bathroom: 33-inch sliding door, 60+ inches of turning space. Toilet at 18 inches with fixed grab bars. Free space under the sink at 31 inches wide and 9 inches deep, lever faucet.
Elevator: 48-inch door width, 66 inches deep, 90 inches wide. Braille and raised buttons at reachable height.
Pool: Pool lift available at the main pool.
Staff & Services: Staff can assist wheelchair users and guide guests with reduced mobility. Adaptive equipment and electric beds can be sent to the hotel ahead of arrival.
Parking: Designated accessible parking near the entrance.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta
Accessible room and kitchen at Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta
If you need more space or a longer stay setup, Homewood Suites La Quinta is worth considering. Located across from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the all-suite hotel offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen. There's a free hot breakfast buffet daily, a resort-style pool with a lift, and a putting green. It's a practical, well-priced option in the La Quinta area that works particularly well for extended stays.
Worth knowing: There is no roll-in shower and the bed height is 27 inches, above the ADA recommended range. But it does have 7 inches of space underneath if you use a Hoyer.
Accessibility information
Bathtub: Low-entry accessible bathtub at 19 inches with grab bars, fixed shower seat, handheld showerhead at 45 inches.
Bedroom: Bed height of 27 inches with 7 inches of space underneath. 60+ inches of turning space, 35-inch entry door with lever handle, key card and phone unlock, step-free throughout.
Bathroom: 35-inch door opening outward, 60+ inches of turning space. Toilet at 17 inches with fixed grab bars. Free space under the sink, 61 inches wide and 9 inches deep, lever faucet.
Elevator: 41-inch door width, 51 inches deep, 81 inches wide. Braille and raised buttons at reachable height.
Pool: Pool lift available.
Staff & Services: Staff can assist wheelchair users, guide guests with reduced mobility, and lift wheelchair users if needed. Adaptive equipment and electric beds can be sent to the hotel ahead of arrival.
Parking: Designated accessible parking near the entrance.
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Accessible Vacation Home in Palm Springs
Indio Access
Spacious bedroom, roll-in shower, and outdoor patio at Indio Access
For travelers who prefer the privacy and space of a vacation home, Indio Access is a solid option. Located in Indio about 30 minutes from Palm Springs, the property has spacious living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with desert views. It also has a pool in the backyard. Indio is the home of Coachella and Stagecoach, and sits close to Joshua Tree National Park and the Empire Polo Club.
Accessibility information
Shower: Roll-in shower with flat entrance and 50-inch opening. Fixed shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead at 52 inches.
Bedroom: Bed height of 27 inches. 60+ inches of turning space, 35-inch entry door with lever handle, step-free throughout.
Bathroom: 35-inch automatic door, 60+ inches of turning space. Toilet at 18 inches with fixed grab bars. Free space under the sink, 18 inches wide and 30 inches high, lever faucet.
Balcony: Step-free with 60+ inches of turning space.
View all accessibility features and book here →
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